Planning

Market Engagement relating to a Scaffolding Contract for Wrexham County Borough Council

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Nov 2025 at 12:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wrexham County Borough Council is initiating a tender process in the scaffolding sector, specifically targeting works in Wrexham, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an engagement milestone set for 31 January 2026. Notable dates include a projected notice date for 16 February 2026. The council is seeking market engagement to assess options for a scaffolding contract covering residential and commercial properties, across over 11,000 residential estates and more than 300 commercial premises including schools and offices. This opportunity aligns with the CPV classifications for scaffolding services and is governed under the Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for contractors in the construction and scaffolding industries, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive scaffold hire, design, supply, erection, maintenance, and dismantlement services. Businesses with efficient turnaround times for emergency responses, flexibility to manage large capacities simultaneously, and robust service offerings will be well-suited to compete. SMEs are considered eligible for this procurement, which offers an estimated contract value of £600,000 to £720,000 over a four-year period, with considerations for framework or sole supply agreements still pending. Potential contractors are encouraged to contact Marc Johnson at Wrexham Council for detailed discussions on service capacities and contract models.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement relating to a Scaffolding Contract for Wrexham County Borough Council

Notice Description

Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) is looking to engage with the market to better understand potential options for a potential Scaffolding Contract. The scope of work may include, but not be limited to the following: - Hire of scaffolding materials - Design of scaffolding - Supply of scaffolding - Construction of scaffolding - Dismantling of scaffolding WCBC's aim is to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide a comprehensive scaffolding service across the entirety of Wrexham County Borough. Scaffolding will be procured for a variety of tasks including carrying out maintenance to residential buildings and blocks. It is likely that the focus of the Contract will be on the WCBC's residential estate, although its commercial estate will likely be covered by the proposed contract. Currently WCBC is responsible for over 11,000 residential properties and over 300 commercial properties, including schools, corporate offices and libraries. If any Contractor is interested in this opportunity, can you please contact Marc.Johnson@wrexham.gov.uk with details of the below - Details of turnaround times for emergencies - Overview of your services / offering - Details of potential capacity / properties that could be managed at the same time - Typical items that would be expected within a schedule of rates or similar to price for contracted work - Appropriate model form contracts (T&C's) that work is typically let under - WCBC typically utilises the JCT suite of contract documents - Suitable contact details - Any additional information you believe to be relevant and beneficial to WCBC Please note that at this stage the scope of any future procurement exercise has yet to be determined and therefore may change from those stated in this notice. WCBC is undecided as to whether a Framework will be setup or a sole supply agreement. Any values provided relate to a 4 year estimate.

Planning Information

Please email details to Marc.Johnson@wrexham.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078072-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44212310 - Scaffolding

44212315 - Equipment for scaffolding

44212317 - Scaffolding structures

45262100 - Scaffolding work

45262110 - Scaffolding dismantling work

45262120 - Scaffolding erection work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
marc.johnson@wrexham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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